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French box office · September 2001

French Box Office, September 2001: Top-Grossing Releases

Vidocq (2001) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in September 2001, with $13.2M worldwide, ahead of The Girl from Paris (2001) at $12.8M and The Officers’ Ward (2001) at $2.9M. 11 French-language films released in September 2001 report a worldwide gross, $34.4M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. That is 3.5 times the total of August 2001, whose releases took $9.9M. By genre, Comedy leads with $18.1M across 4 French releases.

September 2001 releases with a gross
11
combined worldwide
$34.4M
Vidocq (2001), the #1
$13.2M
vs August 2001
×3.5
Vidocq (2001) movie poster #1 of 11
#1 French-language movie of September 2001

Vidocq (2001)

2001 · Mystery, Fantasy

$13.2M worldwide · 38% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest French Hits of September 2001?

Vidocq (2001) leads with $13.2M, 38% of the total. The top 5 together took $33.7M, 98% of what all 11 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Vidocq (2001) movie poster Number 1
    $13.2M Vidocq (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. The Girl from Paris (2001) movie poster Number 2
    $12.8M The Girl from Paris (2001)
    $183.3K US & Canada · 1% $12.6M elsewhere · 99%
  3. The Officers’ Ward (2001) movie poster Number 3
    $2.9M The Officers’ Ward (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle (2001) movie poster Number 4
    $2.8M Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. God Is Great and I’m Not (2001) movie poster Number 5
    $2M God Is Great and I’m Not (2001)
    $73.2K US & Canada · 4% $1.9M elsewhere · 96%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every French Release of September 2001, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in September 2001.

  1. 1 Vidocq (2001) movie poster
    Vidocq (2001) Sep 18, 2001 · Mystery, Fantasy $13.2M worldwide
    Sep 18, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.2M
  2. 2 The Girl from Paris (2001) movie poster
    The Girl from Paris (2001) Sep 5, 2001 · Drama, Comedy $12.8M worldwide
    Sep 5, 2001 US and Canada: $183.3K Rest of the world: $12.6M Worldwide: $12.8M
  3. 3 The Officers’ Ward (2001) movie poster
    The Officers’ Ward (2001) Sep 26, 2001 · War, Drama $2.9M worldwide
    Sep 26, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  4. 4 Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle (2001) movie poster
    Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle (2001) Sep 14, 2001 · Comedy $2.8M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  5. 5 God Is Great and I’m Not (2001) movie poster
    God Is Great and I’m Not (2001) Sep 26, 2001 · Romance, Comedy $2M worldwide
    Sep 26, 2001 US and Canada: $73.2K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2M
  6. 6 The Milk of Human Kindness (2001) movie poster
    The Milk of Human Kindness (2001) Sep 19, 2001 · Drama, Comedy $500.4K worldwide
    Sep 19, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $500.4K
  7. 7 The Pornographer (2001) movie poster
    The Pornographer (2001) Sep 8, 2001 · Drama $126K worldwide
    Sep 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $126K
  8. 8 A Matter of Taste (2001) movie poster
    A Matter of Taste (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Drama, Thriller $51.1K worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $10.7K Rest of the world: $40.4K Worldwide: $51.1K
  9. 9 Daughter of Keltoum (2001) movie poster
    Daughter of Keltoum (2001) Sep 13, 2001 · Drama $29.3K worldwide
    Sep 13, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.3K
  10. 10 Wild Innocence (2001) movie poster
    Wild Innocence (2001) Sep 6, 2001 · Drama $22.1K worldwide
    Sep 6, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.1K
  11. 11 Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? (2001) movie poster
    Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? (2001) Sep 5, 2001 · Documentary $1.6K worldwide
    Sep 5, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in September 2001?

Of the top 10, A Matter of Taste (2001) earned the biggest share at home (21% in the US & Canada), while The Girl from Paris (2001) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 11 films, $267.2K (<1%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Vidocq (2001) $13.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. 2 The Girl from Paris (2001) $12.8M
    $183.3K US & Canada · 1% $12.6M elsewhere · 99%
  3. 3 The Officers’ Ward (2001) $2.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle (2001) $2.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 God Is Great and I’m Not (2001) $2M
    $73.2K US & Canada · 4% $1.9M elsewhere · 96%
  6. 6 The Milk of Human Kindness (2001) $500.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 The Pornographer (2001) $126K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 A Matter of Taste (2001) $51.1K
    $10.7K US & Canada · 21% $40.4K elsewhere · 79%
  9. 9 Daughter of Keltoum (2001) $29.3K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Wild Innocence (2001) $22.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many September 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 11 films reached $100M. 9 films, 82% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $34.4M total.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 2 films, 18% of the list $26.1M · 76% of the gross
  • Under $10M 9 films, 82% of the list $8.4M · 24% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of September 2001 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 38 (Sep 16–22) took $13.7M, led by Vidocq (2001). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 26–Sep 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 36 Wk 36 Sep 2–8 The Girl from Paris (2001) $13M The Girl from Paris (2001)
  3. Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 9–15 Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle (2001) $2.8M Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle (2001)
  4. Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 16–22 Vidocq (2001) $13.7M Vidocq (2001)
  5. Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 23–29 The Officers’ Ward (2001) $4.8M The Officers’ Ward (2001)
  6. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 30–Oct 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does September 2001 Compare With September in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, September 2001 earned the most: $34.4M from 11 films, led by Vidocq (2001).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
September 1992 2 films 2 $1.6M – A Heart in Winter (1992) $1.6M
September 1993 1 film · −5% 1 $1.6M −5% Three Colors: Blue (1993) $1.6M
September 1994 1 film · −70% 1 $464.3K −70% Colonel Chabert (1994) $464.3K
September 1995 1 film · +184% 1 $1.3M +184% The Horseman on the Roof (1995) $1.3M
September 1996 1 film · −1% 1 $1.3M −1% Ponette (1996) $1.3M
September 1997 2 films · −71% 2 $371.7K −71% Artemisia (1997) $356.7K
September 1998 2 films · −87% 2 $49.4K −87% Massoud the Afghan (1998) $42.5K
September 1999 No films 0 – – –
September 2000 5 films 5 $8M – Nightcap (2000) $8M
September 2001 11 films · +328% 11 $34.4M +328% Vidocq (2001) $13.2M
By genre

Which French Genres Earned the Most in September 2001?

Comedy took $18.1M across 4 films, 52% of the total, ahead of Drama ($16.4M) and Thriller ($13.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

September 2001 French Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $18.1M
    4 films · #1 The Girl from Paris (2001)
  2. Drama $16.4M
    7 films · #1 The Girl from Paris (2001)
  3. Thriller $13.3M
    2 films · #1 Vidocq (2001)
  4. Action $13.2M
    1 film · #1 Vidocq (2001)
  5. Fantasy $13.2M
    1 film · #1 Vidocq (2001)
  6. Mystery $13.2M
    1 film · #1 Vidocq (2001)
  7. Sci-Fi $13.2M
    1 film · #1 Vidocq (2001)
  8. Romance $4.8M
    2 films · #1 The Officers’ Ward (2001)
  9. War $2.9M
    1 film · #1 The Officers’ Ward (2001)
  10. Crime $51.1K
    1 film · #1 A Matter of Taste (2001)
Archive

French Box Office in 2001, Month by Month

The months of 2001 with their totals: November leads with $204M, led by Amélie (2001).

FAQ

French Box Office September 2001: Questions & Answers

The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 11 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in September 2001?

Vidocq (2001) leads with $13.2M worldwide. Next come The Girl from Paris (2001) at $12.8M and The Officers’ Ward (2001) at $2.9M.

How much did French-language movies released in September 2001 earn?

11 French-language films released in September 2001 report a worldwide gross, $34.4M in all, or $3.1M per film on average. August 2001 releases took $9.9M.

How many French-language movies released in September 2001 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Vidocq (2001), earned $13.2M.

How much of the September 2001 French box office came from the US and Canada?

$267.2K of the $34.4M total, or <1%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 8 films of the 11 report no domestic figure.

How is the September 2001 French box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?

Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in September 2001. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.

How often is the September 2001 French box office chart updated?

Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.